Wisconsin Health Care Association Inc
Registered Principal Details
Business Or Interest:
Nursing homes, CBRFs, home health, assisted living facilities.
Lobbying Interests:
Medical assistance reimbursement to nursing homes. Regulation of nursing homes by the Department of Health and Family Services. Also, expected legislation to re-design the long-term care services provided in Wisconsin.
CEO Name:
Thomas P Moore
Director of Government Relations
Nursing homes, CBRFs, home health, assisted living facilities.
Lobbying Interests:
Medical assistance reimbursement to nursing homes. Regulation of nursing homes by the Department of Health and Family Services. Also, expected legislation to re-design the long-term care services provided in Wisconsin.
CEO Name:
Thomas P Moore
Director of Government Relations
Contact
JM
James McGinn
121 East wilson St, Ste L200
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 257-0125
(608) 257-0025
jim@whca.com
121 East wilson St, Ste L200
Madison, WI 53703
(608) 257-0125
(608) 257-0025
jim@whca.com
Authorized Lobbyists
| Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |
|---|
Lobbying Interests
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
Assembly Bill 1
state finances and appropriations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
3/28/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
state finances and appropriations. (FE)
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date3/28/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 213
relating to: a Long-Term Care Partnership Program.
Bill Text and History
3/28/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
WHCA supports AB 213.
relating to: a Long-Term Care Partnership Program.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/28/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
WHCA supports AB 213.
Assembly Bill 493
relating to: the care and treatment of persons with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia in residential care facilities, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
9/18/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: the care and treatment of persons with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia in residential care facilities, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date9/18/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 664
relating to: authorizing access by the long-term care ombudsman or his or her representative to a client or resident in a residential care apartment complex, imposing an annual assessment on certain occupied apartments of residential care apartment complex...
Bill Text and History
2/14/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: authorizing access by the long-term care ombudsman or his or her representative to a client or resident in a residential care apartment complex, imposing an annual assessment on certain occupied apartments of residential care apartment complex...
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/14/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 665
relating to: specialized medical vehicles and vehicles transporting elderly or disabled persons.
Bill Text and History
2/12/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: specialized medical vehicles and vehicles transporting elderly or disabled persons.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/12/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 674
relating to: the statewide nursing home bed cap and nursing home bed transfers.
Bill Text and History
1/15/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
WHCA supports AB 674
relating to: the statewide nursing home bed cap and nursing home bed transfers.
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date1/15/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
WHCA supports AB 674
Assembly Bill 863
relating to: confidentiality of health care services reviews; use as evidence of information regarding health care providers; homicide or injury by negligent handling of a dangerous weapon, explosives, or fire; criminal abuse of individuals at risk; and cr...
Bill Text and History
3/5/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: confidentiality of health care services reviews; use as evidence of information regarding health care providers; homicide or injury by negligent handling of a dangerous weapon, explosives, or fire; criminal abuse of individuals at risk; and cr...
Bill Text and History
For
Notification Date3/5/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 268
relating to: community oversight of residential care centers for children and youth, group homes, community-based residential facilities, and adult family homes.
Bill Text and History
10/3/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: community oversight of residential care centers for children and youth, group homes, community-based residential facilities, and adult family homes.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date10/3/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 283
relating to: the care and treatment of persons with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia in residential care facilities, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
12/6/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Against the bill as drafted, working on revisons.
relating to: the care and treatment of persons with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia in residential care facilities, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date12/6/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Against the bill as drafted, working on revisons.
Senate Bill 370
relating to: depositing all revenue from the assessment on licensed beds of nursing homes and intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded into the Medical Assistance trust fund (suggested as remedial legislation by the Department of Health and F...
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 95
1/17/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: depositing all revenue from the assessment on licensed beds of nursing homes and intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded into the Medical Assistance trust fund (suggested as remedial legislation by the Department of Health and F...
Bill Text and History
2007 Wisconsin Act 95
For
Notification Date1/17/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 512
relating to: mandatory overtime hours worked by health care workers employed by health care facilities and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
2/26/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
relating to: mandatory overtime hours worked by health care workers employed by health care facilities and providing penalties.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date2/26/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Budget Bill Subjects
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Board on Aging and Long-Term Care
Board on Aging and Long-Term Care
Notification Date
1/26/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
WHCA will oppose efforts to assess fees or RCACs.
1/26/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
WHCA will oppose efforts to assess fees or RCACs.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Family Care and Other Community-Based Long-Term Care Programs
Health and Family Services: Family Care and Other Community-Based Long-Term Care Programs
Notification Date
1/26/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
WHCA will communicate its concerns on various proposals associated with Family Care
1/26/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
WHCA will communicate its concerns on various proposals associated with Family Care
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Health and Family Services: Medical Assistance
Health and Family Services: Medical Assistance
Notification Date
1/26/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
WHCA will support efforts to reimburse MA providers.
1/26/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
WHCA will support efforts to reimburse MA providers.
Biennial budget bill treatment of matter relating to
Insurance
Insurance
Notification Date
1/26/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
WHCA will support effort associated with the partnership program.
1/26/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
WHCA will support effort associated with the partnership program.
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
HFS 129, certification of programs and requirements for training and testing of nurse aides, home health aides, and hospice aides.
Agency Name
Health and Family Services
Subject
HFS 129, certification of programs and requirements for training and testing of nurse aides, home health aides, and hospice aides.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 604 (4/15/2006)
6/16/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
WHCA will submit written comments in opposition to portions of the rule.
Health and Family Services
Subject
HFS 129, certification of programs and requirements for training and testing of nurse aides, home health aides, and hospice aides.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 604 (4/15/2006)
Against
Notification Date6/16/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
WHCA will submit written comments in opposition to portions of the rule.
Agency Name
Health and Family Services
Subject
HFS 132, licensure and regulation of nursing homes.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 557 (5/15/2002)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 06-053
1/4/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
WHCA will monitor any proposed revisions to HFS 132, relating to the regulation and licensure of nursing homes
Health and Family Services
Subject
HFS 132, licensure and regulation of nursing homes.
Scope Statement
Register Number: 557 (5/15/2002)
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 06-053
Other
Notification Date1/4/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
WHCA will monitor any proposed revisions to HFS 132, relating to the regulation and licensure of nursing homes
Agency Name
Health and Family Services
Subject
relating to community-based residential facilities, and affecting small businesses.
Scope Statement
Wisconsin Administrative Register
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 07-095
1/17/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
WHCA has submitted comments on the rule for the Department's consideration.
Health and Family Services
Subject
relating to community-based residential facilities, and affecting small businesses.
Scope Statement
Wisconsin Administrative Register
Clearinghouse Rule: CR 07-095
Other
Notification Date1/17/2008
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
WHCA has submitted comments on the rule for the Department's consideration.
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
CR 07-042, relating to psychotropic medications under s.55.14 stats.
CR 07-042, relating to psychotropic medications under s.55.14 stats.
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
8/20/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
8/20/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
DHFS is considering revisons to HFS 129, which WHCA will monitor.
DHFS is considering revisons to HFS 129, which WHCA will monitor.
Action Intended To Affect
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/4/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Rule (by a state agency)
Notification Date
1/4/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Health and Family Services: Family Care and Other Community-Based Long Term Care Programs
Health and Family Services: Family Care and Other Community-Based Long Term Care Programs
Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/4/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Legislative Matter
Notification Date
1/4/2007
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Total Lobbying Effort
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Lobbying Expenditures | 2007 January - June $38,662.60 |
2007 July - December $23,088.63 |
2008 January - June $11,096.54 |
2008 July - December $10,596.30 |
Total $83,444.07 |
| Total Hours Communicating | 2007 January - June 36.50 |
2007 July - December 14.25 |
2008 January - June 25.75 |
2008 July - December 26.70 |
Total 103.20 |
| Total Hours Other | 2007 January - June 349.00 |
2007 July - December 212.00 |
2008 January - June 84.50 |
2008 July - December 68.50 |
Total 714.00 |
Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort
Legislative Bills/Resolutions
relating to: a Long-Term Care Partnership Program.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 2% |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total < 1% |
relating to: community oversight of residential care centers for children and youth, group homes, community-based residential facilities, and adult family homes.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December 2% |
2008 January - June 2% |
2008 July - December |
Total < 1% |
relating to: the care and treatment of persons with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia in residential care facilities, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December 3% |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total < 1% |
relating to: the care and treatment of persons with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia in residential care facilities, providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures, and requiring the exercise of rule-making authority.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December 5% |
2008 January - June 3% |
2008 July - December |
Total 2% |
relating to: specialized medical vehicles and vehicles transporting elderly or disabled persons.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 2% |
2008 July - December |
Total < 1% |
relating to: authorizing access by the long-term care ombudsman or his or her representative to a client or resident in a residential care apartment complex, imposing an annual assessment on certain occupied apartments of residential care apartment complexes, expanding rights of residents of facilities to include residents of residential care apartment complexes, requiring posting of a notice, requiring the exercise of rule-making authority, and making an appropriation.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 3% |
2008 July - December |
Total < 1% |
relating to: the statewide nursing home bed cap and nursing home bed transfers.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 5% |
2008 July - December |
Total < 1% |
state finances and appropriations. (FE)
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 10% |
2008 July - December |
Total 1% |
Budget Bill Subjects
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 1% |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total < 1% |
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 17% |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December 40% |
Total 13% |
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June 80% |
2007 July - December 85% |
2008 January - June 25% |
2008 July - December 40% |
Total 69% |
Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December 5% |
2008 January - June 40% |
2008 July - December |
Total 7% |
HFS 129, certification of programs and requirements for training and testing of nurse aides, home health aides, and hospice aides.
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June 10% |
2008 July - December 10% |
Total 3% |
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December |
Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 January - June |
2007 July - December |
2008 January - June |
2008 July - December 10% |
Total 1% |
Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number
No topics found.
Minor Efforts
No minor efforts found.
Other Matters
No other matters found.